2021 Kia Seltos launched at Rs 9.95 lakh

The 2021 Kia Seltos has launched with prices starting at Rs 9.95 lakh. Similar to the update last year, Kia has discontinued a variant, added new trims and more features to select versions. This time around, the Korean brand has also added a new gearbox option for the Seltos - an iMT ‘clutchless manual’. Kia’s new logo also replaces the older one.

All new SELTOS with a fresh logo

iMT gearbox

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

2021 Kia Seltos prices start about Rs 6,000 higher than the outgoing model
1.5 diesel HTX+ variant discontinued
1.5 petrol-iMT available with HTK+ variant
New GTX(O) trim only available with the 1.4 turbo-petrol and manual gearbox
New features on select variants include paddle shifters, additional voice commands and more

The updated Seltos should help keep Kia’s midsize SUV in the running against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, MG Hector and Tata Harrier.

KIA SELTOS 2021 FEATURES

Other than the entry-level HTE variant, every variant gets some additional equipment. The HTK trims now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the HTK+ trims add remote engine start. The iMT-equipped HTK+ further comes with beige seat upholstery, a powered sunroof and an auto climate control system.

HTX trims now come with safety features such as ESC, hill-start assist, traction control and brake assist. The infotainment system now accepts a wider variety of voice commands to control things like the sunroof, the driver's side power window, the AC vents and the front defogger. This trim also gets an air purifier as standard.

The HTX+ variant (now only available with the two petrol engines) now gets black and brown leatherette seat covers, while the new GTX(O) variant gets beige and black leatherette covers with red stitching. Meanwhile, range-topping GTX+ trims have been updated with paddle shifters.